The first-ever provincewide homeless-count report shows that while B.C. has taken important first steps to house British Columbians, more work needs to be done to prevent and address homelessness in B.C. communities.

People experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo are settling into their new homes following a move into two supportive housing sites in the community.

Responding to urgent need in the community, the Government of B.C. is opening a new temporary shelter to ensure people experiencing homelessness have a warm, dry and safe place to stay throughout the winter season.

Responding to urgent need in the community, the Government of B.C. is reopening the shelter at 599 Gower Point Rd., providing people experiencing homelessness with warm, safe beds right where they live and without having to travel to Sechelt, the nearest major city.

People in Campbell River, including Elders, seniors and those with physical disabilities, now have access to new affordable rental homes, thanks to a partnership between the Government of British Columbia and M'akola Housing Society.

Women and children leaving violence in Nanaimo will soon have more safe places to regroup, recover and begin rebuilding their lives.

People experiencing homelessness in Chilliwack will have access to 45 spaces of new temporary shelter starting this week, thanks to a partnership between BC Housing and Ruth and Naomi’s Mission.

Not-for-profit organizations that provide important community services like search and rescue, mobile health and child care will benefit from capital project funding to buy and upgrade community facilities, infrastructure and equipment.